What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Vienna International Airport and arriving at Leuven Station via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Wien and arriving at Leuven via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven?

The distance between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Leuven is 944 km. The road distance is 1077.8 km.

How do I travel from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven without a car is to train via Munich which takes 12h 9m and costs €180 - €900.

How long does it take to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven bus from?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven train from?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Flughafen Wien station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven?

The best way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €180 - €900 and takes 12h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 18h.

Where does the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven bus arrive?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven train arrive?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven is 1078 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven?

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Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
2h 8m
€78–234
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane VIE - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
4h 1m
€60–277
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
12h 9m
€189–893
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Aachen station westbus 1924
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Stationbus N84
18h
€91–161
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
17h 39m
€66–197
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane VIE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
4h 36m
€131–375
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj
18h 11m
€216–448
Drive 1,077.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuvencar 1,077.8 km
9h 55m
€174–251

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Leuven by train

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Distance: 943.6 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Vienna Airport (VIE), Austria and Leuven, Belgium?

Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flughafen Wien to Leuven via Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 12h 9m.

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